Gilpin, Perry (1916-1993): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-G427
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Gilpin, strikebreaker during the coal mine wars, discusses the violence between the Progressive Miners Union and the United Mine Workers Union in the Taylorville area, working conditions and the management at the mines, dangers of being a strikebreaker, and living conditions for the families of miners.
1 tape, 90 mins., 24 pp.
Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986
OPEN
See collateral file
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Creator
- Gilpin, Perry (Person)
Extent
3.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Gilpin, Perry (Person)
- Corley, Kevin (Person)
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Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
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Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com